YoloinOhio Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Tom Savage from Pitt is reportedly the hottest player in the draft per Gil Brandt. He is being mocked by some as Houston's top pick in the 2nd round. While I would be shocked by this, I think he could be a good prospect to develop. He has played for Rutgers, Arizona and Pitt and I think the bouncing around hurt him initially as being considered one of the 1st or even 2nd tier QBs in the draft, but his workouts seem to be changing that. SB Nation has him ranked ahead of McCarron and Murray. I wonder where he will go and if he is the type of pick the Bills would make (not expected to start right away but potential sleeper)... http://mmqb.si.com/2014/04/14/nfl-draft-jadeveon-clowney-monday-morning-qb/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Tom Savage from Pitt is reportedly the hottest player in the draft per Gil Brandt. He is being mocked by some as Houston's top pick in the 2nd round. While I would be shocked by this, I think he could be a good prospect to develop. He has played for Rutgers, Arizona and Pitt and I think the bouncing around hurt him initially as being considered one of the 1st or even 2nd tier QBs in the draft, but his workouts seem to be changing that. SB Nation has him ranked ahead of McCarron and Murray. I wonder where he will go and if he is the type of pick the Bills would make (not expected to start right away but potential sleeper)... http://mmqb.si.com/2...day-morning-qb/ I think the Bills are looking at taking a QB in the 3rd round. Gotta kick the tires on the Savage rumor. You are dead on about his bouncing around from program to program. It retarded his development in the eyes of more than a few scouts, but if he's got the goods, that won't matter. And there's Whaley's Pitt connection. Hmm. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 I think the Bills are looking at taking a QB in the 3rd round. Gotta kick the tires on the Savage rumor. You are dead on about his bouncing around from program to program. It retarded his development in the eyes of more than a few scouts, but if he's got the goods, that won't matter. And there's Whaley's Pitt connection. Hmm. GO BILLS!!! I also roughly took a look at when he played at Rutgers and Pitt to see if Marrone would have had a first hand look at him while at Cuse. It looks like he was pre-Marrone at Rutgers and that he didn't actually play at Pitt until 2013. I could be off though, didn't have a lot of time to research. I also thought about Whaley's connections at Pitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 He looks like an NFL Qb physically. I saw him play both at Rutgers and Pitt. He's nothing special but will be overdrafted due to his looks. His game doesn't match up in my opinion. Kind of like a QB we have here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 52s Tom Savage's dance card is fully booked http://wp.me/p14QSB-9swq He looks like an NFL Qb physically. I saw him play both at Rutgers and Pitt. He's nothing special but will be overdrafted due to his looks. His game doesn't match up in my opinion. Kind of like a QB we have here. Sounds more like Logan Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Macho Man Tom Savage I do see the Bills taking a QB in this draft but it won't be before the 4th round at the earliest Edited April 14, 2014 by Max997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I have to assume he is rising from a UDFA to a late round pick. Watching him at Pitt, he has the physical tools as Fluff said upthread, but I can't see him making an active roster in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I have to assume he is rising from a UDFA to a late round pick. Watching him at Pitt, he has the physical tools as Fluff said upthread, but I can't see him making an active roster in the fall. Agreed. Slow feet in pocket and not a fast release. Has a good arm (not as good as Carr's), but don't think he'd hold up to an NFL pass rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Agreed. Slow feet in pocket and not a fast release. Has a good arm (not as good as Carr's), but don't think he'd hold up to an NFL pass rush. SB Nation has him ranked as the #10 QB in the draft, higher than McCarron but behind Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I think the Bills are looking at taking a QB in the 3rd round. Gotta kick the tires on the Savage rumor. You are dead on about his bouncing around from program to program. It retarded his development in the eyes of more than a few scouts, but if he's got the goods, that won't matter. And there's Whaley's Pitt connection. Hmm. GO BILLS!!! But have to understand.WHY he bounced to multiple programs. Was he in trouble? Was he disgruntled because he couldn't win the starting job? If so, why couldn't he start at middling college programs? Be very wary before round 4 or 5. He may have a great arm, but that is DEFINITELY not enough to be a top NFL QB prospect with such a spotty college career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 But have to understand.WHY he bounced to multiple programs. Was he in trouble? Was he disgruntled because he couldn't win the starting job? If so, why couldn't he start at middling college programs? Be very wary before round 4 or 5. He may have a great arm, but that is DEFINITELY not enough to be a top NFL QB prospect with such a spotty college career. Agree wholeheartedly. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 But have to understand.WHY he bounced to multiple programs. Was he in trouble? Was he disgruntled because he couldn't win the starting job? If so, why couldn't he start at middling college programs? Be very wary before round 4 or 5. He may have a great arm, but that is DEFINITELY not enough to be a top NFL QB prospect with such a spotty college career. I don't remember why he left Rutgers, but I know he left Arizona because after he transferred there they hired Rich Rod, who runs a unqiue spread offense. Same reason that Ryan Mallett transferred from UM when they hired Rich Rod. I don't think he ever played at AZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 52s Tom Savage's dance card is fully booked http://wp.me/p14QSB-9swq Sounds more like Logan Thomas. Ouch... Macho Man Tom Savage I was less than intrigued...But with a nickname like that I'm all in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I don't want a QB in the draft. Too many rookies in the stable. we need to pick up some veteran who will not compete for the starting job, but provide guidance to EJ. Place Tuel on the practice squad and keep Thad. We don't have to use up a draft slot, and can other players for filling needs and adding depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) I don't want a QB in the draft. Too many rookies in the stable. we need to pick up some veteran who will not compete for the starting job, but provide guidance to EJ. Place Tuel on the practice squad and keep Thad. We don't have to use up a draft slot, and can other players for filling needs and adding depth. i love Tuel. To me, he is every bit the "gamer" that Thad is. Tuel seems to recognize that his job is to THROW THE BALL. To give players a chance to make plays. EJ seems to think his job is to wait for receivers to get open. Hopefully all 3 will get better. Saying all that to say, I dont wanna put Tuel on PS. I dont want him poached by another team. If we draft a QB who cant reasonably compete to start This Year, then dont draft one at all. Edited April 15, 2014 by maddenboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) After a receiver in the 1st (cut SJ), a guard in the 2nd, the bills should draft the best available arm in the 3rd. Edited April 17, 2014 by SoulMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 CollegeFootball 24/7 @NFL_CFB 1h Christmas in April. @BuckyBrooks releases 2-round mock today. Isn't drinking the Tom Savage-in-2nd-round Kool-Aide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Tom Savage from Pitt is reportedly the hottest player in the draft per Gil Brandt. He is being mocked by some as Houston's top pick in the 2nd round. While I would be shocked by this, I think he could be a good prospect to develop. He has played for Rutgers, Arizona and Pitt and I think the bouncing around hurt him initially as being considered one of the 1st or even 2nd tier QBs in the draft, but his workouts seem to be changing that. SB Nation has him ranked ahead of McCarron and Murray. I wonder where he will go and if he is the type of pick the Bills would make (not expected to start right away but potential sleeper)... http://mmqb.si.com/2...day-morning-qb/ Savage is a beast. Saw a few games of his living here in Pittsburgh, and went to Syracuse game @ Cuse (go Cuse). Not only does he have a strong arm, he has outstanding pocket presence for a guy who has played only 2 seasons of college ball (I think). He eludes players like Big Ben. I want this guy. I don't remember why he left Rutgers, but I know he left Arizona because after he transferred there they hired Rich Rod, who runs a unqiue spread offense. Same reason that Ryan Mallett transferred from UM when they hired Rich Rod. I don't think he ever played at AZ. You are correct. And Pitt runs a "pro style" offense. Agreed. Slow feet in pocket and not a fast release. Has a good arm (not as good as Carr's), but don't think he'd hold up to an NFL pass rush. From what I saw, he can evade the rush pretty well. The Syracuse game in particular impressed me. His O-line was spotty, and he evaded quite a few sacks and made some nice downfield throws. I like how pressure does not effect his ability to continue looking downfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve in Carolina Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I don't want a QB in the draft. Too many rookies in the stable. we need to pick up some veteran who will not compete for the starting job, but provide guidance to EJ. Place Tuel on the practice squad and keep Thad. We don't have to use up a draft slot, and can other players for filling needs and adding depth. There isn't a veteran worth a crap that could teach Ej. Ej has his own coach now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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